What is a TTSX bullet?

The Tipped Triple-Shock X is an updated variation on Barnes Bullets’ popular Triple-Shock X (TSX) that debuted in 2003, as a premium hunting bullet.

What is Barnes Triple-Shock?

The Barnes Triple-Shock is a very misunderstood bullet. It is extruded from a solid piece of copper and has no core. This makes it a lead free, mono-metal bullet. Hunters consider Triple-Shocks to be very tough bullets, and they are. However, this does not mean they do not expand on small or thin-skinned game.

Do you crimp Barnes bullets?

Barnes recommend crimping onto the lands – not the grooves. They also recomend a long jump to the lands for best performance. (70 thou springs to mind). So just seat the bullets a bit deeper & re-work up your load to drive the bullets fast for optimum expansion.

How far off the land are Barnes bullets?

When loading a Barnes TSX, Tipped TSX or LRX bullet, your rifle may prefer a bullet jump of anywhere between . 050” up to . 250” or more. This distance off the lands (rifling), aka “jump” may be limited to the rifles throat length, magazine length and bullet length.

Is Barnes TTSX lead-free?

These revolutionary bullets from Barnes are made of 100% copper and contain no lead. Barnes recommends initially seating bullets 0.050″ off the lands. Best accuracy will be found from 0.030″ to 0.070″ depending on the rifle.

What does Barnes TTSX mean?

The new Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X Bullet is a higher ballistic coefficient version of the famous Triple-Shock X. This is an all-copper, lead-free bullet with multiple grooves cut into the shank to reduce pressure and increase accuracy. Tipped TSX Bullets are available in 6mm, . 257, . 270, 7mm, .

What is Barnes TSX?

Barnes’ TSX Bullet offers all the deadly effectiveness of the time-proven X Bullet. Features include all-copper construction, no fragmentation, rapid expansion, 28% deeper penetration than lead-core bullets, and maximum weight retention. This results in reduced pressures and less copper fouling.

Are Barnes Bullets good?

In testing we have found the TSX bullet to be very accurate. Handloader Magazine often prints their test results in which Barnes TSX bullets produce accuracy results that are just as good, if not better than match-grade bullets.

What is Barnes match burner bullet?

Barnes Match Burner Bullets redefine accuracy and affordability in a match-quality copper jacketed lead core bullet. Optimum caliber/bullet-weight ratios deliver aggressive results for the competitive shooter/reloader who demands pin-point precision.

What is Barnes test?

The Barnes Basal Temperature Test (BBTT) is a simple test anyone can undertake at home in order to assess their thyroid function. It is most often used to detect undiagnosed hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) but will also provide evidence of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

What is Barnes X bullet?

Barnes’ Triple-Shock X Bullet (TSX) has a 25-year record of outstanding performance. Many call it the deadliest hunting bullet on the planet. An improved version of the revolutionary X Bullet, the TSX has multiple grooves in its shank that relieve pressures and enhance accuracy.